SUMMER SPOTLIGHT

REDWOOD FALLS – The Redwood County Fair is back once again, starting tonight at the fairgrounds in Redwood Falls.

Daily events include the BMX Stunt Show, livestock shows, an Old West Show, chainsaw carving and airbrush tattoos.

Merriam’s Midway shows opens on Thursday and runs through Sunday. On Friday and Saturday, the general public is welcomed to a barbecue cookoff contest, with tasting, voting and judging. Events at the grandstand are Motorsports Madness, a demolition derby and the Redwood Speedway.

There will be plenty of music throughout the fair, provided by DJ Chopper, Blackhawk, Hicktown Mafia, Black Stone Cherry, Trailer Choir and Hairball.

Entertainment events are free with the purchase of an admission ticket, but all grandstand events have an additional fee.

Tickets are free for ages 12 and under. Adult tickets are $7 for a day pass or $10 after 7 p.m. on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights. A four-day pass costs $20. Admission is $5 for seniors until 4 p.m. on Saturday.

Open gate starts after 5 p.m. on Sunday. Tickets are available for purchase online or at the gate.